{
  "id": 10164774,
  "title": "Qiyada to extend youth engagement with leadership programmes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/qiyada-to-extend-youth-engagement-with-leadership-programmes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T07:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/734201/qatar/qiyada-to-extend-youth-engagement-with-leadership-programmes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Qiyada, a youth engagement and leadership initiative by Qatar Foundation, plans to extend its involvement with young people beyond the annual conference, according to Sulaiman T Bah, Wellness and Spiritual Life Lead at QF Higher Education. The two-day conference concluded in Education City, with organizers using participant feedback to shape the current year's program, highlighting the importance of listening to young people and addressing their concerns. Post-Qiyada activities include additional workshops, a leadership incubator, and mentorship opportunities, all aimed at developing a year-round community of young leaders. Initially targeting individuals aged 17-24, Qiyada aims to foster practical frameworks, encourage peer engagement, and build confidence in participants. The initiative's long-term vision includes expanding beyond Qatar's youth community to encompass the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) and eventually a global audience. This year's conference theme, Guided by Faith, Thriving in a Changing World, addressed pressing issues such as artificial intelligence, mental wellbeing, economic pressures, geopolitical developments, and religious queries. Bah emphasized the importance of keeping young people engaged through a \"by youth\" approach, allowing them to showcase their projects and initiatives in future editions. The post-conference programme will maintain connections among participants, fostering ongoing learning and collaboration.",
  "summary": "Qiyada, a Qatar Foundation (QF) initiative for youth engagement and leadership training, is set to expand its involvement with young people beyond its annual conference, an official told Gulf Times. “...",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/muslim-youth-urged-to-make-goals-dreams-their-compass",
        "published": "2026-09-26T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "QF’s QIYADA conference calls on Muslim youth to make goals and dreams their compass",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/qfs-qiyada-conference-calls-on-muslim-youth-to-make-goals-and-dreams",
        "published": "2026-09-27T05:49:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}